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Hot-stamped B-pillar for automotive driven by Lean 4.0.
- Source :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture (Sage Publications, Ltd.); May2023, Vol. 237 Issue 6/7, p951-960, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Lean is applied in automobile companies to reduce lead time and waste through value stream mapping. Industry 4.0 is a process of industrial systems revolution in companies driven by digitalization and data-oriented techniques. The combination of both is called Lean 4.0. In this sense, the purpose of this paper is to attend Ultra-Light Steel Auto-body (ULSAB) automotive requirements through Lean 4.0 framework applied in the fabrication of B-pillar by hot stamping. Optimization algorithms are important to simulate different scenarios and interact with these processes. The proposal was developed in the case study by assessments based on semi-structured questionnaires, analysis of records and documents. The findings showed overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) was increased by 41.5%. The contribution of this work was to meet ULSAB automotive requirements for hot stamping process by reducing vehicle weight while increasing structural strength. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09544054
- Volume :
- 237
- Issue :
- 6/7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture (Sage Publications, Ltd.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163489585
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/09544054221119328